Transitioning from Revu for iPad to Bluebeam Mobile 

Marco, from Bluebeam’s staff has recently shared some in on an exciting new change to Bluebeam’s iOS app. Let’s take a look at these changes and see how these improvements will help you with your daily work.

Bluebeam is evolving how teams access drawings, perform markups, collaborate, and manage Studio Sessions & Projects. As part of this evolution, Revu for iPad was officially retired and removed from the App Store on December 31, 2025. It is no longer supported or available for download, making a transition unavoidable for most teams.

If you relied on Revu for iPad to review drawings, add markups, or collaborate away from your desk, this guide will help you understand what’s changed, what to use now, and how to adjust your workflow with minimal disruption. This isn’t about matching every feature, it’s about continuing to get work done the same way you did before, using the right Bluebeam tool for where the work happens.

Revu for iPad to Bluebeam Mobile

What’s Changed

Revu for iPad is no longer available or supported. Instead of a single iPad app that tried to do everything, Bluebeam now offers:

  • Bluebeam Mobile for work away from a desk
  • Bluebeam Web for desk-based access when Revu isn’t available
  • Revu (desktop) for full document setup and administration

Each plays a different role.

The New Mental Model 

Think about your workflow in terms of where you’re working, not which features you’re looking for.

Desk

This is where documents are prepared and managed.

  • Creating and administering Studio Sessions and Projects
  • Organizing files
  • Advanced markup and toolset work

Tools: Revu (desktop) or Bluebeam Web

Field

This is where information is consumed, updated, and captured.

  • Opening drawings on site
  • Adding markups
  • Filling out forms
  • Reviewing changes
  • Working offline or with unreliable connectivity

Tool: Bluebeam Mobile

What to Use Instead of Revu for iPad 

If you’re working in the field

Use Bluebeam Mobile.

With Mobile, you can:

  • Open PDFs on your phone or tablet
  • Collaborate in Studio Sessions and Projects you’ve been invited to
  • Add and edit markups in Sessions (live), Projects, and local files
  • Check out Project files and fill out forms
  • Work from files stored on your device or managed by your team’s storage system

This supports both structured Studio workflows and teams that manage files through an existing document system.

If you’re at a desk without Revu

Use Bluebeam Web.

Web is best when:

  • You’re on a laptop or desktop
  • Revu isn’t installed or accessible
  • You need to review files, collaborate, or manage Sessions and Projects from a browser

Bluebeam Web fills the gap when Revu isn’t available. It’s not meant to replace field workflows.

Of course, there’s more info to know. For the full breakdown, including File Management, Working Offline, and much more, be sure to take a look at Marco’s original statement on the Bluebeam Community page.

Here are some important, relevant links you might find useful:

While you’re here, take a look at my recent post about the new AI packed Bluebeam Max!